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| position = Co-defensive coordinator
| position = Defensive analyst
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| birth_place = [[Raleigh, NC]], United States
| birth_place = [[Raleigh, North Carolina]], U.S.
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* [[Idaho Vandals football|Idaho]] (2005–2006)<br>Assistant
* [[Idaho Vandals football|Idaho]] (2005–2006)<br>Assistant
* [[Ole Miss Rebels|Ole Miss]] (2007)<br>Graduate assistant
* [[Ole Miss Rebels football|Ole Miss]] (2007)<br>Graduate assistant
* [[Nebraska Huskers football|Nebraska]] (2008–2009)<br>Offensive quality control assistant
* [[Nebraska Huskers football|Nebraska]] (2008–2009)<br>Offensive quality control assistant
* [[USC Trojans football|USC]] (2010)<br>Defensive administrative assistant
* [[USC Trojans football|USC]] (2010)<br>Defensive administrative assistant
* [[Arkansas State Red Wolves|Arkansas State]] (2011)<br>Defensive line coach
* [[Arkansas State Red Wolves|Arkansas State]] (2011)<br>Defensive line coach
* [[Ole Miss Rebels|Ole Miss]] (2012–2016)<br>Defensive line coach & defensive recruiting coordinator
* Ole Miss (2012–2016)<br>Defensive line coach & defensive recruiting coordinator
* [[Florida Atlantic Owls football|Florida Atlantic]] (2017)<br>Defensive coordinator & linebackers coach
* [[Florida Atlantic Owls football|Florida Atlantic]] (2017)<br>Defensive coordinator & linebackers coach
* [[San Francisco 49ers]] ({{nfly|2018}}–{{nfly|2019}})<br>Pass rush specialist coach
* [[San Francisco 49ers]] ({{nfly|2018}}–{{nfly|2019}})<br>Pass rush specialist coach
* [[Cleveland Browns]] ({{nfly|2020}}–present)<br>Defensive line coach
* [[Cleveland Browns]] ({{nfly|2020}}–{{nfly|2022}})<br>Defensive line coach
* [[Houston Texans]] ({{nfly|2023}})<br>Linebackers coach
* Ole Miss (2022–present)<br>Co-defensive coordinator
* [[Ole Miss Rebels football|Ole Miss]] (2024-present) <br>Defensive analyst
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'''Chris Kiffin''' (born January 19, 1982) is an [[American football]] coach who is the [[defensive line coach]] for the [[Cleveland Browns]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He previously served as an assistant coach for the [[San Francisco 49ers]] and [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]]. He also coached at [[Florida Atlantic Owls football|Florida Atlantic]], [[Ole Miss Rebels|Ole Miss]], [[Arkansas State Red Wolves|Arkansas State]], [[USC Trojans football|USC]], [[Nebraska Huskers football|Nebraska]] and [[Idaho Vandals football|Idaho]].
'''Chris Kiffin''' (born January 19, 1982) is an [[American football]] coach. He served as an assistant coach for the [[Houston Texans]], [[Cleveland Browns]], [[San Francisco 49ers]] and [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]]. He also coached at [[Florida Atlantic Owls football|Florida Atlantic]], [[Ole Miss Rebels|Ole Miss]], [[Arkansas State Red Wolves|Arkansas State]], [[USC Trojans football|USC]], [[Nebraska Huskers football|Nebraska]], and [[Idaho Vandals football|Idaho]].


==Coaching career==
==Coaching career==
===Idaho===
===Idaho===
In 2005, Kiffin started his coaching career at [[Idaho Vandals football|Idaho]] as a coaching assistant.
In 2005, Kiffin started his coaching career at [[Idaho Vandals football|Idaho]] as a coaching assistant. In 2006, Kiffin was hired by the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] as an offseason quality control intern under head coach [[Jon Gruden]].

In 2006, Kiffin was hired by the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] as a offseason quality control intern under head coach [[Jon Gruden]].


===Nebraska===
===Nebraska===
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===Ole Miss===
===Ole Miss===
In 2012, Kiffin was hired as a defensive line coach at [[Ole Miss Rebels|Ole Miss]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Did Chris Kiffin Go Too Far with Hundreds of Facebook Messages to Recruit's GF?|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1535345-did-chris-kiffin-go-too-far-with-hundreds-of-facebook-messages-to-recruits-gf|last=Kulha|first=Andrew|website=Bleacher Report|language=en|access-date=2020-05-19}}</ref> He left in 2017 to join his brother.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ole Miss assistant Chris Kiffin bids farewell after joining Lane Kiffin's staff at FAU|url=https://www.oxfordeagle.com/2016/12/15/ole-miss-assistant-chris-kiffin-reportedly-joining-brothers-staff-at-fau/|last=Thursday|first=Davis Potter Email the author Published 12:50 pm|last2=December 15|date=2016-12-15|website=The Oxford Eagle|access-date=2020-05-19|last3=2016}}</ref>
In 2012, Kiffin was hired as a defensive line coach at [[Ole Miss Rebels|Ole Miss]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Did Chris Kiffin Go Too Far with Hundreds of Facebook Messages to Recruit's GF?|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1535345-did-chris-kiffin-go-too-far-with-hundreds-of-facebook-messages-to-recruits-gf|last=Kulha|first=Andrew|website=Bleacher Report|language=en|access-date=2020-05-19}}</ref> He left in 2017 to join his brother.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ole Miss assistant Chris Kiffin bids farewell after joining Lane Kiffin's staff at FAU|url=https://www.oxfordeagle.com/2016/12/15/ole-miss-assistant-chris-kiffin-reportedly-joining-brothers-staff-at-fau/|first=Davis|last=Potter|date=2016-12-15|website=The Oxford Eagle|access-date=2020-05-19}}</ref>


===Florida Atlantic===
===Florida Atlantic===
In 2017, Kiffin was hired by his brother, [[Lane Kiffin]], at [[Florida Atlantic]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Chris Kiffin - Football Coach|url=https://fausports.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/chris-kiffin/157|website=Florida Atlantic University Athletics|language=en|access-date=2020-05-19}}</ref> as a defensive coordinator in 2016.<ref name="FAU hires Chris Kiffin">{{cite web|url=https://www.seccountry.com/mississippi/report-fau-hires-ole-miss-dl-coach-chris-kiffin-defensive-coordinator|title=FAU hires Ole Miss DL coach Chris Kiffin as defensive coordinator|publisher=[[SEC Country]]}}</ref>
In 2017, Kiffin was hired by his brother, [[Lane Kiffin|Lane]], at [[Florida Atlantic]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Chris Kiffin - Football Coach|url=https://fausports.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/chris-kiffin/157|website=Florida Atlantic University Athletics|language=en|access-date=2020-05-19}}</ref> as a defensive coordinator in 2016.<ref name="FAU hires Chris Kiffin">{{cite web|url=https://www.seccountry.com/mississippi/report-fau-hires-ole-miss-dl-coach-chris-kiffin-defensive-coordinator|title=FAU hires Ole Miss DL coach Chris Kiffin as defensive coordinator|publisher=[[SEC Country]]}}</ref>


===San Francisco 49ers===
===San Francisco 49ers===
In 2018, Kiffin was hired by the [[San Francisco 49ers]] as their pass rush specialist coach under head coach [[Kyle Shanahan]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=FAU defensive coordinator Chris Kiffin leaves for job with San Francisco 49ers|url=https://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/fau-owls/fl-sp-fau-chris-kiffin-leaves-20180215-story.html|last=Richardson|first=Shandel|website=sun-sentinel.com|access-date=2020-05-19}}</ref>
In 2018, Kiffin was hired by the [[San Francisco 49ers]] as their pass rush specialist coach under head coach [[Kyle Shanahan]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=FAU defensive coordinator Chris Kiffin leaves for job with San Francisco 49ers|url=https://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/fau-owls/fl-sp-fau-chris-kiffin-leaves-20180215-story.html|last=Richardson|first=Shandel|website=sun-sentinel.com|date=February 15, 2018 |access-date=2020-05-19}}</ref>


===Cleveland Browns===
===Cleveland Browns===
On February 13, 2020, Kiffin was hired by the [[Cleveland Browns]] as their defensive line coach under head coach [[Kevin Stefanski]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Report: Browns to Hire Chris Kiffin to New Staff, Comes From Familiar Roots|url=https://www.si.com/nfl/browns/news/report-browns-to-hire-chris-kiffin-to-new-staff-comes-from-familiar-roots|website=SI.com|language=en|access-date=2020-05-19}}</ref>
On February 13, 2020, Kiffin was hired by the [[Cleveland Browns]] as their defensive line coach under head coach [[Kevin Stefanski]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Report: Browns to Hire Chris Kiffin to New Staff, Comes From Familiar Roots|url=https://www.si.com/nfl/browns/news/report-browns-to-hire-chris-kiffin-to-new-staff-comes-from-familiar-roots|website=SI.com|date=February 7, 2020 |language=en|access-date=2020-05-19}}</ref> After the 2021 season, Kiffin left the Browns coaching staff to join the coaching staff at Ole Miss.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://heavy.com/sports/cleveland-browns/chris-kiffin-quits-stefanski-ole-miss/|title = Browns Coach Quits in Cleveland, Heads to Collegiate Ranks|date = January 14, 2022}}</ref> However, on February 10, 2022, Kiffin left Ole Miss returning to the Browns as a defensive line coach.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33260780/chris-kiffin-leaves-ole-miss-football-coaching-staff-one-month-returns-cleveland-browns-sources-say|title=Sources: C. Kiffin backtracks, returns to Browns|date=February 10, 2022}}</ref>

===Houston Texans===
On February 14, 2023, Kiffin left the Cleveland Browns to become a linebackers coach with the [[Houston Texans]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/1625639667969277953|title=Sources: Texans hire Chris Kiffin as LB Coach|date=February 14, 2023}}</ref> Kiffin was fired a year later and replaced by [[Billy Davis (American football coach)|Billy Davis]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Alexander|first=Jonathan M.|date=February 28, 2024|title=Texans hire Billy Davis to coach linebackers, replacing Chris Kiffin|url=https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/texans/article/texans-bill-davis-linebackers-coach-18693127.php|access-date=February 28, 2024|website=Houston Chronicle|language=en-US}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Chris is the son of longtime NFL defensive coordinator [[Monte Kiffin]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jaguars.com/staffdirectory/|title=Staff Directory|access-date=December 17, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161217232758/http://www.jaguars.com/staffdirectory/|archive-date=December 17, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> and the younger brother of the [[University of Mississippi]] ([[Ole Miss Rebels football|Ole Miss]]) head coach [[Lane Kiffin]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fausports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121316aaa.html|title=Lane Kiffin Named Head Football Coach|publisher=}}</ref> Chris and his wife, Angela, have four children: daughters, Bella, Grace and Taylor, and son, Christian. A native of [[Tampa, Florida]], Chris played [[defensive tackle]] at [[Colorado State Rams football|Colorado State]].
Chris Kiffin is the son of longtime National Football League defensive coordinator [[Monte Kiffin]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jaguars.com/staffdirectory/|title=Staff Directory|access-date=December 17, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161217232758/http://www.jaguars.com/staffdirectory/|archive-date=December 17, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> and his older brother is the [[University of Mississippi]] ([[Ole Miss Rebels football|Ole Miss]]) head coach [[Lane Kiffin|Lane]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fausports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121316aaa.html|title=Lane Kiffin Named Head Football Coach|publisher=|access-date=December 17, 2016|archive-date=December 16, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161216101558/http://www.fausports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121316aaa.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Chris and his wife, Angela, have four children: daughters, Bella, Grace and Taylor, and a son, Christian. A native of [[Tampa, Florida]], Chris played [[defensive tackle]] for [[Colorado State Rams football|Colorado State University]].


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Latest revision as of 02:15, 14 October 2024

Chris Kiffin
Ole Miss Rebels
Position:Defensive analyst
Personal information
Born: (1982-01-19) January 19, 1982 (age 42)
Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:275 lb (125 kg)
Career information
High school:Sickles (Tampa, FL)
College:Colorado State
Career history
As a coach:

Chris Kiffin (born January 19, 1982) is an American football coach. He served as an assistant coach for the Houston Texans, Cleveland Browns, San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He also coached at Florida Atlantic, Ole Miss, Arkansas State, USC, Nebraska, and Idaho.

Coaching career

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Idaho

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In 2005, Kiffin started his coaching career at Idaho as a coaching assistant. In 2006, Kiffin was hired by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an offseason quality control intern under head coach Jon Gruden.

Nebraska

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In 2008, Kiffin was hired as a defensive quality control coach at Nebraska.

USC

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In 2010, Kiffin was hired as a defensive assistant at USC.

Arkansas State

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In 2011, Kiffin was hired as a defensive line coach at Arkansas State.

Ole Miss

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In 2012, Kiffin was hired as a defensive line coach at Ole Miss.[1] He left in 2017 to join his brother.[2]

Florida Atlantic

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In 2017, Kiffin was hired by his brother, Lane, at Florida Atlantic[3] as a defensive coordinator in 2016.[4]

San Francisco 49ers

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In 2018, Kiffin was hired by the San Francisco 49ers as their pass rush specialist coach under head coach Kyle Shanahan.[5]

Cleveland Browns

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On February 13, 2020, Kiffin was hired by the Cleveland Browns as their defensive line coach under head coach Kevin Stefanski.[6] After the 2021 season, Kiffin left the Browns coaching staff to join the coaching staff at Ole Miss.[7] However, on February 10, 2022, Kiffin left Ole Miss returning to the Browns as a defensive line coach.[8]

Houston Texans

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On February 14, 2023, Kiffin left the Cleveland Browns to become a linebackers coach with the Houston Texans.[9] Kiffin was fired a year later and replaced by Billy Davis.[10]

Personal life

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Chris Kiffin is the son of longtime National Football League defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin[11] and his older brother is the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) head coach Lane.[12] Chris and his wife, Angela, have four children: daughters, Bella, Grace and Taylor, and a son, Christian. A native of Tampa, Florida, Chris played defensive tackle for Colorado State University.

References

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  1. ^ Kulha, Andrew. "Did Chris Kiffin Go Too Far with Hundreds of Facebook Messages to Recruit's GF?". Bleacher Report. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
  2. ^ Potter, Davis (December 15, 2016). "Ole Miss assistant Chris Kiffin bids farewell after joining Lane Kiffin's staff at FAU". The Oxford Eagle. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
  3. ^ "Chris Kiffin - Football Coach". Florida Atlantic University Athletics. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
  4. ^ "FAU hires Ole Miss DL coach Chris Kiffin as defensive coordinator". SEC Country.
  5. ^ Richardson, Shandel (February 15, 2018). "FAU defensive coordinator Chris Kiffin leaves for job with San Francisco 49ers". sun-sentinel.com. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
  6. ^ "Report: Browns to Hire Chris Kiffin to New Staff, Comes From Familiar Roots". SI.com. February 7, 2020. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
  7. ^ "Browns Coach Quits in Cleveland, Heads to Collegiate Ranks". January 14, 2022.
  8. ^ "Sources: C. Kiffin backtracks, returns to Browns". February 10, 2022.
  9. ^ "Sources: Texans hire Chris Kiffin as LB Coach". February 14, 2023.
  10. ^ Alexander, Jonathan M. (February 28, 2024). "Texans hire Billy Davis to coach linebackers, replacing Chris Kiffin". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  11. ^ "Staff Directory". Archived from the original on December 17, 2016. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
  12. ^ "Lane Kiffin Named Head Football Coach". Archived from the original on December 16, 2016. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
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